Short circuit ................ Two more wires through which electricity
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Line....The connection the electrical system to
the earth, precaution necessary prevent
damage from lightning and minimize danger
from shocks....... Used pull wire
through walls, floors and ceilings existing
homes........ improper connection between "hot"
"hot" wires between "hot" wire and
a "neutral"........... Cable comprising supplying circuit................
Fixture .. Performs the same functions fuse the
"Circuit-Breaker" types service panel............
www..... type outlet which electric cords can
\V conveniently plugged in......Explanation Standard Electrical Terms
Receptacle Outlet
Fuse
Circuit-Breaker
Electric Service Panel
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Conductors ...........
Fish wire Narrow, springy metal type bent into hook
at one both ends..............
.........................The power-carrying wires (usually black or
red) distinguished from the "neutral"
wires (usually white).... Any mounted electrical device such a
switch, outlet, ceiling light, etc....................
Switch box .
Color-Coding ...T.......EngineeringEBooksPdf..........A safety device which breaks the flow of
electricity whenever circuit becomes
overloaded....................The main panel (or fuse cabinet) through
which electricity brought into the building
and then distributed various branch cir-
cuits.. Type protective box which switch ter-
minals are connected the wires.....
Circuit .....................M.............
"Hot" Wires .
Grounding ......
. ^M<..... which stands for Electrical
Metal Tubing.........................
Thin-wall conduit called E................. Contains the main disconnect switch
for the entire wiring system, well fuses
or circuit-breakers. flows out from the source supply one or
1
1
2 more outlets, and then back.com
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................. Identification wires color throughout
the system help assure that "hot" wires
will connected only "hot" wires and
that "neutral" wires run continuous un-
interrupted connection back the ground
terminal...... Common trade term for electric wires..
